Ostogen D Forte 600 mg+400 IU (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 7.00 (1 x 30: ৳ 210.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 210.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Elemental calcium vitamin d3
Company Opsonin pharma ltd
Also available as
Ostogen d 500 mg tablet

Indications

  • Treatment of osteoporosis
  • Treatment of osteomalacia
  • Treatment of rickets
  • Treatment of tetany
  • Treatment of parathyroid disease
  • Calcium supplement for pregnancy
  • Calcium supplement for lactation
  • Adjunct for osteogenesis and tooth formation
  • Therapy with anti-seizure medications
  • Phosphate binder in chronic renal failure

Pharmacology

  • Preparation of Calcium Carbonate
  • Preparation of Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
  • Necessary for bone formation and maintenance
  • Aids in absorption and reabsorption of Calcium
  • Stimulates bone formation
  • Aids in bone growth
  • Prevents osteoporosis and bone fracture

Dosage & Administration

  • 500 mg Calcium and 200 IU Vitamin D3 Tablet: 2 tablets daily
  • 500 mg Calcium and 200 IU Vitamin D3 Tablet: 1 tablet twice daily
  • Best taken with or just after a meal to improve absorption

Interaction

  • Possible interaction with calcium, aluminium or magnesium containing antacids
  • Possible interaction with other calcium supplements
  • Possible interaction with calcitriol
  • Possible interaction with other vitamin D3 supplements
  • Possible interaction with digoxin
  • Possible interaction with tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline, or oxytetracycline

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in hypercalcaemia
  • Contraindicated in hyperthyroidism
  • Contraindicated in renal calculi and nephrolithiasis
  • Contraindicated in Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach cramps
  • Dry mouth
  • Increased thirst
  • Increased urination
  • Constipation

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Use as directed by physician during pregnancy
  • Use as directed by physician while breast-feeding

Precautions & Warnings

  • Precautions needed for pre-existing heart disease
  • Precautions needed for pre-existing kidney disease

Overdose Effects

  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Severe drowsiness
  • Dry mouth
  • Loss of appetite
  • Metallic taste
  • Stomach cramps
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache

Therapeutic Class

  • Specific mineral and vitamin combined preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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